The basics of photography

Whenever you consider photography a serious hobby or business, knowing the fundamentals is essential. Sure, you need a little talent to make good pictures, and sure, it is a lot about composition, colors, and light (and about what we consider beautiful). But a technical understanding of your gear will help you to expand the creative options and help you to realize your creative ideas.

This page will treat a hand full of subjects most important to photography. Since I learned from the Internet a lot, I will refer regularly to external websites. Good luck on learning the basics!